On Monday 3rd August 2009, President Mubarak inaugurated the Old Damietta Bridge, Ras El-Bar New Gate and Awlad Khalf Treatment Plant in Faraskour. In the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif, ministers of defense and military production – Housing, Utilities and Urban Development – Electricity and Energy - Transport – Environmental Affairs - local development – health, El Behira Governor, Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab - President and CEO of the Arab Contractors, Eng. Faysal Mortada - Senior Vice President, AC Vice-Presidents: engineers Nouh Meshref and Mohamed Adel Fathi and Eng. Mohammed Tawfic - Board Member.